Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A delivery person was robbed at gunpoint on Pennsylvania Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
8:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was hit by a car on Remer Street (between North and Housatonic Avenues) and was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. The driver of the car remained on scene and was cooperating with police.
Mayor Ganim Announces Top 3 Candidates Have Been Selected in Search for Police Chief
Bridgeport – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that the selection process for police chief has identified the top three finalists. The Department of Civil Services notified Mayor Ganim this afternoon that the Executive Search Consultant has provided the results of the semi-finalist interviews that were conducted by an expert panel this past Friday, October 19th. Five experts in the field of police and municipal government served as the panel who conducted interviews throughout the day on Friday, October 19th of the seven semifinalists in the search for Bridgeport’s next police chief. Executive Search Consultant Randi Frank assembled the following five experts who served on the police chief panel: Chief David Rosadao, Chief Ronnell Higgins, Bernadette Welch, Caroline Beitman, and Mr. Lee Erdmann. …
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
4:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response kept a porch fire to the porch at 1084/1086 Iranistan Avenue. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Jet Belly Lands At Sikorsky Airport
4:30PMish-- #Stratford CT--#Bridgeport CT-- A jet was forced to belly land after its landing gears would not come down. The jet circled the area to burn off fuel. First responders from both Bridgeport and Stratford converged at the airport located at 1000 Great Meadow Road. The airport is run by the city of Bridgeport on land in Stratford. The jet made a perfect landing on the runway with sparks and flame trailing behind it but there was no fire once the aircraft came to a stop.
Bridgeport News: Anti-Gun Rally Held In Secret
10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- An anti-gun rally, protected by men with guns was held in secret behind closed doors today at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at 729 Union Avenue. The "Gun Violence Meeting" hosted by U.S. Senator Murphy along with candidate for governor Ned Lamont, City Council members Ernie Newton, Eneida Martinez and State Representative Chris Rosario. Steve Krauchick of DoingItLocal.com away turned away by U.S. Senator Murphy's press person. Senator Murphy is running for re-election this November. "His press people (Murphy's) have been restrictive and controlling with me in the past," said Krauchick. "She told me I could report on their little march through the East End and ask questions afterward. I'm not certain how I can ask questions about…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
5:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in the back of 373 Noble Avenue. Firefighters are taking care of it!
Yankee Buck Dent To Speak
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – October 15, 2018 – St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound will host its 23rd Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport. New York Yankee Bucky Dent will speak at the dinner, which will begin at 5 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Joining him will be Caryn Kaufman, a Trumbull native and breast cancer survivor who was treated at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Russell Earl “Bucky” Dent is a former American Major League Baseball player and manager who earned two World Series rings as the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978. He was voted the World…
Bridgeport News: Ride Your Bike To Work
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport in conjunction with CTrides is hosting a guided Bike to Work day on Friday, October 19, 2018. City employees who participate will commute via the Pequonnock River Bike Trail departing from Bridgeport Parks and Recreation off Quarry Road in Trumbull at 7:45 a.m. “Riding your bike to work is a great and healthy way to start the day,” said Mayor Ganim. “Not only will you save on gas and maybe save yourself frustration from traffic, but you’ll be getting exercise. Bike to Work Day in particular is a fun way to connect with people and serves as an energetic boost for your morning routine.” The Bridgeport Police Department will provide an escort to…
Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim Joins City Leaders to Sign Employment Opportunity Ordinance
ridgeport, CT— Mayor Ganim was joined by City Council member Ernest Newton, Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) Director Eric Christmas, second chance advocates and community members today to sign an ordinance that will encourage developers, who receive incentives from the city, to hire Bridgeport residents and returning citizens for employment opportunities. “As a city, we want to thrive with economic development while providing job opportunities for our residents and returning citizens,” said Mayor Ganim. “This ordinance was shepherded by City Council members and it had my full support. We understand and recognize the challenges of returning citizens, and the nature of our current job climate. This ordinance will give our community members priority. This is not an end all,…